The Staff Software Engineer OpportunityWe seek a dynamic and influential Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Authenticators engineering team.The ideal candidate will leverage their deep Swift experience to architect, build, and scale the critical client application software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform. This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity to design solutions for current and emerging industry challenges.
You will not only demonstrate an aptitude for software engineering excellence but also act as a player-coach, mentoring other engineers and elevating the team's capabilities. You will join an engineering team that shares a passion for elegant solutions and believes in designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software.
What you'll be doing- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of our most critical engineering initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of new features within our iOS/macOS client platform, taking ownership from conception to deployment.
- Define and champion engineering best practices, and make critical contributions to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architectural decisions.
- Mentor and coach other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and by setting a high bar for quality and security.
- Develop high-quality, maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and drive improvements to our testing and CI/CD strategies.
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organization.
- Champion the adoption of AI-native engineering practices within our Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilizing AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while ensuring rigorous security and code quality standards.
What you'll bring to the role- 5-7 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years of experience designing and building scalable, high-performance client features using Swift and UIKit/SwiftUI for iOS/macOS.
- Deep expertise in Apple frameworks, system architecture, and client-side security.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing secure client-server communication.
- Expert knowledge of client-side technologies, including multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization on Apple platforms.
- A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle, with a focus on maintaining high standards for code quality and security.
Nice-to-haves- Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:
$160,000-$240,000 CAD
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